Giethoorn With Boat Tour and Zaanse Schans Windmill Village

Giethoorn With Boat Tour and Zaanse Schans Windmill Village

Giethoorn With Boat Tour and Zaanse Schans Windmill Village

Enjoy the scenic drive of the Dutch countryside as you travel to the charming village to Giethoorn, where you’ll explore its peaceful canals and waterways with your own private boat rental or a public boat tour. Then you’ll travel to the iconic windmill village of Zaanse Schans.

Scenic Drive

Designated local driver guide and private transportation. Relax with this beautiful ride through the Dutch countryside on our way to Giethoorn. Possibility to stop along the way for more picture moments. Please have a look at the sustainable travel reminder

Giethoorn

Giethoorn is a fairytale-like village in the Netherlands, famous for its tranquil canals, charming thatched-roof farmhouses, and picturesque wooden bridges. With no cars in the old center, Giethoorn offers a serene escape to visitors.

Giethoorn Private Boat Rental 

Giethoorn is often called the “Dutch Venice,” this peaceful destination is best explored by boat, gliding quietly along waterways lined with lush gardens and historic homes. This is an easy-to-drive boat for your use.

Option: Giethoorn Public Boat Tour

Alternatively, you may also join a 1-hour public boat tour.

Option Zaanse Schans Windmill Village

Zaanse Schans is a picturesque windmill village that brings Dutch history to life. Just outside Amsterdam, visitors can admire authentic working windmills, explore traditional wooden houses and barns, watch clog-making demonstrations, and sample local cheeses at Catharina Hoeve Cheese Factory.

Example Itinerary

From Amsterdam

9:00 AM – Hotel pickup

10:30 AM – Geithoorn

10:45 PM – Giethoorn, private boat rental, free time

3:00 PM – Zaanse Schans Windmill Village Guided Tour. Clog making demonstration. Cheese Sampling. Windmill visit.

6:00 PM – Back to Amsterdam and Hotel drop-off

 

Pick-up areas

All tours are private with a dedicated and knowledgeable driver guide.

We offer passengers pickup within a 14 km radius of Amsterdam, including the Amsterdam Cruise Terminal, Felison Cruise Ijmuiden Terminal and River Cruise docking locations near Amsterdam Central Station.

When to be ready?

Please be ready to meet your driver-guide or transfer at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time to ensure a smooth and timely start to your experience.

Drop-off

Drop-off is at the same pick-up location unless requested otherwise.

Sustainable Travel Reminder

  • Please help us protect the beauty and traditions of the Dutch countryside by traveling responsibly and consciously.
  • Do not pick flowers or enter private fields.
  • Properly dispose of all waste and leave no trace of your visit.
  • Respect local nature and communities so future visitors can enjoy these landscapes too.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled tour start time are eligible for a refund, minus any pre-reserved attraction ticket costs.

Cancellations received within 72 hours of the tour’s start time are non-refundable.

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  • Flexible Itineraries
  • High-level Service
  • Extensive Local Network
  • Local Experiences

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